Electric Vehicle Education Videos
The EV Group has offered various courses on the topic of Electric Vehicles at the Salt Spring Library. When the Pandemic hit, we moved the courses to ZOOM, and recorded them. Please watch at your leisure and send any comments and ideas for future videos to jstanden@ucalgary.ca.
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1. EV 101 (introduction to Electric Vehicles). Instructor - Dennis Fortin.
Link ====> https://youtu.be/xkmAVJWr3e8
2. Ask an Expert - Q&A (Feb 2, 2021) - Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. Julian Sale of Motorize Electric Vehicles, Victoria.
Moderator: Dennis Fortin.
We have created a question index to provide as much convenience as possible. Please share with your curious friends.
Link ====> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEhaHVosAaI&feature=youtu.be
Introduction by Dennis Fortin (0:00)
New tire visualization (3:30)
Energy graphs and energy/destination accuracy (4:15)
Regen comments - cold weather and reading the dots (6:35)
Tesla - Why not in the Scrap-It program (9:15)
Teslas on Turo (11:20)
Body / glass repairs - where to go (12:30)
Winter regen (14:10)
Importing used Teslas from the United States (15:00)
Teslas holding value/battery life/ used market (18:00)
Cybertruck ( 29:50)
More on Scrap-It (31:30)
Rim Damage (33:20)
Auto Window Wipers/Window Coating (36:20)
Routine maintenance/ self suspension check (37:55)
Motorize - trading in (40:30)
More on Rim damage (42:15)
Tesla vs. other EV's (43:30)
New service location in Victoria (47:50). (Note: since then, deal fell through)
50K, buy a used S or a new 3 ? (48:45)
Tesla = Computer (49:30)
Comments on the new and used value of Full Self Driving (50:30)
Model 3 and Y differences (51:40)
Does the car / owner "own" Full Self Driving software (53:40)
Benefits of the new heat pump/Octovalve (55:00)
3. Ask an Expert - Q&A (Mar 4, 2021) - Electric Bikes. David Elderton of Hill Eater Bikes, Salt Spring Island.
Moderator: Dennis Fortin.
We have created a question index to provide as much convenience as possible. Please share with your curious friends.
Link ====> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFv1_bBHqJI&t=1991s
NOTE: First 2:10 minutes are dead space. Be patient, or scroll in.
Introduction to David by David (2:10)
What is an e-bike and the rules (3:55)
Frequency of Battery replacement (7:12)
Do wider tires use more power (7:53)
Battery Charging best Practices (9:02)
Cost (10:42)
Best commuting bike for Teenager. Age limit for use (11:54)
What is best: Front, Rear or Mid-drive (13:15)
Retrofitting bikes (17:28)
Expensive vs. Inexpensive Bikes (19:38)
Cadence Assist vs. Torque Assist (23:05)
Single Speed Drive Train (25:00)
Regenerative Charging on e-bikes (27:05)
Battery Life and Replacement Costs (30:40)
Break Switch Retro-fit (34:04)
Battery Replacement Options (35:47)
Battery Range Calculations and manufacturers distance claims (Watt Hours) (38:33)
Shop opening hours / contact information / Web page & Blogs (41:20)
Supply during Pandemic Times /Current Inventory (43:40)
Securing your Bike from Theft (44:58)
Service /Proprietary Parts / Upgrades (47:00)
Remove Battery While Shopping (50:20)
E-Bikes and Safety - Accidents/Injuries (51:36)
Servicing RAD Bikes (54:25)
What is better. Retrofit or buy (55:05)
